2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Kia Sorento SX
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sorento and 2012 Kia Sorento SX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento SX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento SX (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento . (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento SX should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento .
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Sorento SX (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento . (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento SX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento . 2012 Kia Sorento SX has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sorento SX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sorento SX | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sorento | Sorento |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |